Wendy’s (WEN) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) is projected to announce its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, February 13th. Analysts expect Wendy’s to post earnings of $0.14 per share and revenue of $537.11 million for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) last released its earnings results on Friday, November 7th. The restaurant operator reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $442.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $535.75 million. Wendy’s had a net margin of 8.43% and a return on equity of 125.74%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.25 EPS. On average, analysts expect Wendy’s to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Wendy’s Trading Down 0.2%

Wendy’s stock opened at $8.04 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 26.89. Wendy’s has a 12 month low of $7.60 and a 12 month high of $16.20. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $8.28 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $9.07.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wendy’s

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of WEN. Sherbrooke Park Advisers LLC bought a new position in Wendy’s during the third quarter worth $149,000. Quarry LP bought a new stake in Wendy’s in the third quarter worth approximately $116,000. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Wendy’s by 14.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. now owns 14,162 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $130,000 after buying an additional 1,765 shares in the last quarter. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Wendy’s during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $144,000. Finally, NorthRock Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Wendy’s by 18.2% in the 3rd quarter. NorthRock Partners LLC now owns 15,763 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $144,000 after acquiring an additional 2,426 shares in the last quarter. 85.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Wendy’s News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wendy’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wendy’s is running a one‑day $1 Dave’s Single app offer for Singles Awareness Day (Feb. 15), a low‑price promotion designed to drive store traffic and app engagement — useful for digital data capture and repeat visits. PR Newswire
• Positive Sentiment: Wendy’s is debuting a new Frosty flavor this month — product novelties can spike short‑term visits and social buzz, supporting comps if promoted effectively. Yahoo Lifestyle
• Positive Sentiment: The company has expanded into retail grocery with a new product that isn’t served in restaurants, which diversifies distribution and could add a non‑restaurant revenue stream if scaled. MSN
• Neutral Sentiment: Wendy’s launched the Baconator Chili in stores, generating strong social conversation — could drive visits, but consumer reaction is mixed and impact on AUVs is uncertain. MSN
• Neutral Sentiment: Local marketing: Wendy’s “House of Soul” location is operating during North Market’s temporary closure — positive community presence but limited to local PR impact. KARE11
• Neutral Sentiment: Editorial pieces recalling discontinued Wendy’s sandwiches drive nostalgia and brand interest, but these stories rarely move near‑term sales materially. Yahoo Lifestyle
• Negative Sentiment: A long‑running Florida Wendy’s closed after 52 years — largely symbolic, but combined with the company’s recent quarterly revenue decline and modest guidance, such closures can stoke investor caution about unit-level trends. MSN
• Negative Sentiment: Some product launches appear limited or have rollout caveats, which may cap upside from menu innovations and constrain same‑store sales impact. MSN

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on WEN. TD Cowen cut their target price on Wendy’s from $11.00 to $9.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 10th. UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of Wendy’s from $9.50 to $8.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Zacks Research upgraded Wendy’s from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $8.50 price target on shares of Wendy’s in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Wendy’s in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $10.20.

About Wendy’s

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) operates as a global quick-service restaurant chain, best known for its square-shaped beef patties, fresh ingredient sourcing and signature Frosty dessert. The company’s menu features a variety of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast sandwiches, sides and beverages, designed to appeal to a broad customer base seeking both classic and contemporary fast-food options. Wendy’s has placed particular emphasis on product innovation, introducing limited-time offerings and revamped core menu items to maintain customer interest and respond to evolving dining trends.

Founded in 1969 by entrepreneur Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, Wendy’s expanded rapidly through both company-owned and franchised outlets.